12-year-old Bella the Llama broke her hind leg in an unfortunate gopher hole accident. Attempts to save the leg failed and infection set in, so the decision was made to try and save Bella and to amputate the leg. Shortly after the op Bella was showing signs of depression and was refusing to stand or […]
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Prosthetic Leg Saves Bella the Llama [Video]
Lost Parakeet Tells Police its Home Address
This amazing story took place last Sunday in Yokohama, Japan, where Piko-Chan (the bird) escaped from his owner and found refuge at a nearby hotel. After being captured by hotel staff he was handed over to the police. After several days at the station, Piko-Chan suddenly started to squark his home addresss at startled officers. Piko-Chan was […]
BEVA Congress Registration Now Open
Registration for the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress on 12-15 September 2012 at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham is now open. The congress is widely renowned as the world’s best equine veterinary congress. The Scientific Programme is spread over three days and caters for vets and vet nurses at every level. Those registering before the end of July […]
Roosevelt the Bi-Pedal Border Collie [Inspiration]
Border Collies were bred to herd livestock around acres of farmland. Poor Roosevelt was born with two malformed front-legs and could only dream of chasing sheep. That was, until
VN Council Elections Results Announced
The votes for the 2012 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Councils elections have been counted and the results are now in. Of the three candidates standing for election, one existing Member – Kathy Kissick – has been returned, and one new member – Elizabeth Figg – has been elected. Both will resume/take up their […]
Looking to Recruit an Apprentice? Let CAW Help!
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) can provide a free online recruitment service to employers looking to recruit new apprentices via the National Apprenticeship Services’ ‘Apprenticeship Vacancies’ website. From writing your job advert and advertising it free of charge on your behalf, through to filtering applications and liaising with candidates – the service is designed […]
Rare White Orca Captured on [Video]
An all-white, possibly albino, Orca has been spotted in the seas off eastern-Russia. Young all-white Orca’s have been spotted before but this male killer whale, who has since been named; ‘Iceberg’, is the first adult ever to have been documented. Albino’s generally have week immune systems, so it is suspected that many never make it to […]
Forthcoming CPD Courses at Leeds (May 2012)
May is a really busy time at our Leeds Centre! We’re working hard to make sure there’s something for everyone – book on now! Bite Size CPD: Care of the Spinal Patient, 3 May 2012, 7-9pm Join Lisa Thompson DipAVN (Surgical) as she takes us along nursing a spinal surgery case from admission to discharge. […]
Forthcoming CPD Courses at Edinburgh (May 2012)
We’ve got some great lectures and courses coming up in May at our Edinburgh centre! Bite Size CPD: Professional Issues Affecting Veterinary Nurses, 10 May 2012, 7-9pm Veterinary nurses face a new regulatory world these days – but there’s no need to panic! Join Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux as she clearly lays out your rights and […]
Forthcoming CPD courses at Huntingdon (May 2012)
We’ve got some great lectures and courses coming up in May at our Headland House centre in Huntingdon! Dog and Cat Behaviour Workshop, 14-15 May 2012, 9.30am-4pm Join well-known animal behaviourist Sara Whittaker DipCABT in this two day, in-depth look at dog and cat behaviour. Starting with an overview of the basics of pets and […]